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Key figures of the American Revolution
Who are the significant individuals that took part in the War of Independence?
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The American Revolutionary War, also called the War of Independence, was fought in North America and took place from 1775 to 1783. It was a military conflict that was part of the broader American Revolution, an insurrection by Patriots in the 13 Colonies against British rule. The revolution made heroes of many, and quite a few villains, too. But a number of individuals stand out for their courage and determination in the face of adversity and seemingly insurmountable odds, people who are remembered as key figures in a pivotal moment in American history. But who are these revolutionaries of note?
Click through and meet the men who helped make America independent.
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